true-bred
Of unmixed lineage
True-bred describes an animal or plant descended from parents of the same breed or variety, with no mixing of other lineages: a true-bred Arabian horse.
The term emphasizes purity of bloodline.
Applied to people, it suggests someone who embodies the authentic qualities of their background or upbringing: a true-bred Texan.
Of pure ancestral line
- pedigreedOf verified ancestry
- bloodlineAncestry through generations
- lineageDescent from progenitors
- ancestryFamily line of descent
full-blooded · unmixed · registered · stud-book · sire · dam · stock · strain
Truly what it claims
- authenticVerified as original
- realTruly existing, not fake
- legitimateConforming to accepted standards
- veritableTruly what's claimed
unadulterated · unalloyed · certified · original · honest · faithful · reliable · trustworthy
Family line of descent
- lineageDescent from progenitors
- descentDownward slope or lineage
- rootsUnderground nutrient absorbers
- bloodlineAncestry through generations
forebears · progenitors · tradition · inheritance · legacy · birthright · customs · culture
Genetic trait transmission
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- traitsDistinguishing personal features
- genesUnits of heredity
- allelesVariant forms of genes
genotype · phenotype · dominant · recessive · homozygous · heritability · outcross · chromosomes
Outstanding quality or merit
- superiorityHigher rank or quality
- refinementElegance of manner
- premiumAdded cost for better
- high-gradeOf superior quality
elite · top-tier · championship · prize-winning · flawless · impeccable · exemplary · first-rate
thoroughbred
Of pure ancestral line
ancestry · full-blooded · unmixed · registered · stud-book · sire · dam · stock · strain · progenitor
genuine
Truly what it claims
- authenticVerified as original
- realTruly existing, not fake
- legitimateConforming to accepted standards
veritable · unadulterated · unalloyed · certified · original · honest · faithful · reliable · trustworthy · sincere
ancestry
Family line of descent
bloodline · forebears · progenitors · tradition · inheritance · legacy · birthright · customs · culture · native
heredity
Genetic trait transmission
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- traitsDistinguishing personal features
- genesUnits of heredity
alleles · genotype · phenotype · dominant · recessive · homozygous · heritability · outcross · chromosomes · DNA
excellence
Outstanding quality or merit
- superiorityHigher rank or quality
- refinementElegance of manner
- premiumAdded cost for better
high-grade · elite · top-tier · championship · prize-winning · flawless · impeccable · exemplary · first-rate · distinguished